Bank Myna
NameBank Myna
Common NameBank Myna
Scientific NameAcridotheres ginginianus
FamilySturnidae
Wingspan (cm)34
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is primarily grey on the body, with a glossy black head and throat. The primary and secondary flight feathers are black, and a prominent white patch is visible on the wing, especially in flight. The bare skin around the eyes is bright orange, as are the bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh chattering, whistling, and squawking calls. They are generally quite noisy, especially in flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Indian subcontinent, primarily found in northern India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It is often associated with river banks and cultivated plains.
Identifying Featuresorange bare skin around eyes, black head, grey body, orange bill, orange legs, white wing patch (visible in flight)
Description
The Bank Myna is a medium-sized myna characterized by its grey body, black head, and distinctive orange bare skin around the eyes. It is an active and social bird, often found in open habitats and urban areas.
